Ten-year-old JJ is a bright boy who loves life, and everything it has to offer.
The fearless fourth grader has a wide variety of interests like riding his bike, creating music inspired by his …
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By Josie Gaieck
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2/28/21
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“Tyree lights up when he gets attention.” His child advocate says.
The fifteen year old loves the idea of family. The teen is so full of life and just wants someone to share it with. …
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By Josie Gaieck
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2/28/21
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Courteous. Respectful. Compassionate. Just three words to describe 14-year-old Jesus. Polite and well-mannered, the teen gets along and enjoys spending time with both adults and other children his …
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By Josie Gaieck
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2/28/21
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A Tempe Bike Hero can be a Clark Kent or a Superman when it comes to promoting the bicycling way. What matters is making life better for Tempe’s two-wheeled community.
So, whether …
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Independent Newsmedia
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2/18/21
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is recognizing frontline heroes in the state who have gone above and beyond to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health insurance company recently …
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2/15/21
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At 16 years-old Cerue is ready for forever.
The social butterfly makes friends easily, but she’s ready to find a family to love and call her own.
Cerue likes to stay busy hiking, …
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By Josie Gaieck
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2/15/21
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Eleven-year-old Constintine, or CJ as he’s called, is like most fifth grade boys. He’s friendly and talkative, loves the outdoors, and wants nothing more than a family to call his …
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By Josie Gaieck
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2/15/21
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The Diamondbacks are the Valley of the Sun’s undisputed hometown team, with a large and loyal red sea of support to prove it. Yet the fan base of their biggest rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, can give them the blues, especially on their home turf.
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Founder and CEO Julian Wright alongside Head of Brewing operations Dereck “Doc” Osborn are competing to see who can create and sell the most pizzas while donating revenue to dog …
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley has presented its 4th fourth annual Renee Parsons Girls Leadership Award to Kaiah James.
The award honors girls who symbolize fundamental leadership …
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By Clint Williams
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1/24/21
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Salina thrives in the classroom and she wants to stay there when she is grown up.
“I want to be a teacher because I want to teach kindergartners their ABCs and stuff,” Salina …
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By Clint Williams
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1/24/21
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Even the simplest of cakes on our birthdays make us feel special. Now imagine being a child who has never had the feeling for specialness.The Maricopa County volunteers at For Goodness Cakes bake and …
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When Army veteran Richard Perkins passed away at the age of 92 in 2014, he left behind a treasure trove of hundreds of photos he took while stationed in Hawaii after the attack on Pearl …
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By Dana Perkins, Special to the Independent
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1/20/21
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Those among the nearly 18,000 Arizonans living with Parkinson’s Disease can register for “New Frontiers in Research and Care,” a free educational event live on Zoom 1-2:30 p.m. …
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1/18/21
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Music helps people express their deep emotions and listening to it helps Aiden to know he isn’t the only one who has felt that way.
A long list of favorite artists includes “Maroon …
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Clint Williams and Jonason Pauley
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1/10/21
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If you’re looking for a little conversation, sit down next to 14-year-old Keegan.
“He is a story teller,” says John Hicks, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to …
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By Clint Williams
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1/5/21
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More than 600 blood donors are needed this weekend at Vitalant’s Saving Arizona Blood drive. While Christmas through New Year’s Day is the lowest week of the year for blood …
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1/1/21
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Just as the sky above seems to know no limits, neither does 15-year-old Sky.
“I really like to tell people that I want to be president,” she says, “but I know I have to be mayor …
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By Clint Williams
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12/22/20
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The Salvation Army is in the final days of its Red Kettle Campaign, a critical stage in collecting donations to “Rescue Christmas” for our neighbors in need.
Due to economic …
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12/22/20
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